Joint Terminal Attack Controller Instructor (JTAC-I)

About the role

The Army Navy Business Group is seeking a Joint Terminal Attack Controller Instructor (JTAC-I) training analyst to support the Naval Aviation Warfighting Development Center (NAWDC) in Fallon, NV.

Responsibilities

• Provide support as JTAC-I, per the JFS ESC AP MOA 2004-01, JTAC (Ground) (JTAC MOA).
• Provide classroom lecture, practical, simulator, and field instruction to JTAC students and JTACs in refresher syllabus in JCAS and call-for-fire TTPs.
• Instruct and monitor the execution of live controls.
• Conduct evaluation of student performance throughout and make recommendations to the NAWDC JCAS division on the eligibility of each JTAC student for initial qualification as a JTAC per the JTAC MOA.
• Conduct practice and graded currency controls for qualified JTACs as directed by the JCAS division.
• Develop and maintain the currency of the JTAC Course syllabus ensuring it satisfies the requirements of the JTAC MOA and aligns with JP 3-09, JP 3-09.3, JFIRE and other sources of doctrine and TTPs adopted by Joint Fire Support (JFS) Executive Steering Committee (ESC).
• Aid in the maintenance, operation and upgrading of JCAS equipment.
• Safely perform instructional and supervisory roles in live, close-air support in the field and on operating ranges.
• Assist with operating, maintaining, and/or managing C2 and communications (e.g., tactical comms radios; line of sight [LOS], SATCOM, and HF communications).
• Navigate (e.g., Defense Advanced GPS Receiver [DAGR]), targeting equipment (e.g., Precision Strike Suite-Special Operations Forces [PSS-SOF], Video Down Link [VDL], and laser range finders and target designators), simulation suites (e.g., Joint Fire Support Executive Steering Committee (JFS-ESC) approved simulators such as CAVE), digital situational awareness tools such as ATAK, Digitally-aided CAS systems such as VMF and Link 16.

Requirements

• U.S. citizen with Bachelor’s degree and an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Joint Terminal Attack Controller Instructor Qualification (per JTAC MOA).
• Operational experience with Joint Air Operations, all military service branches, USSOCOM, and Coalition JTACs.
• At least eight (8) years of relevant experience managing and prioritizing large projects, conducting fleet training analysis to identify gaps and devise actionable solutions, and interfacing and briefing senior military staff.
• Proven expertise instructing JCAS and JTAC doctrine, principles, and execution during joint military and aviation operations.
• At least three (3) years of experience as a JCAS operator/technician, including upgrading JCAS equipment.
• High-level experience lecturing on and implementing JCAS, JTAC principles, doctrine, and JCAS courseware as part of joint operations and training with military ground and aviation units.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable ability to integrate emerging combat capabilities into training.
• Proficiency with M&S systems for simulated training scenarios, particularly with Virtual Reality Scene Generator (VRSG) and Modern Air Combat Environment (MACE).
• In-depth knowledge of current NSW/SEAL weapons systems and communications equipment.
• Superior communication and teaching skills, with a background in public speaking, classroom instruction, and training development.
• Proven experience with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., creating engaging instructional material using PowerPoint).
• Master Training Specialist Designation or similar advanced instructional certification.